Examiner: KLINKEL, KORTNEY L

Analysis

Kortney L Klinkel is a patent examiner working in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 1600. This examiner has reached a final disposition in 598 resolved cases, which establishes the statistical foundation for their current prosecution metrics. These 598 resolved cases provide insight into the examiner's approach to patent applications within Art Unit 1600 and Tech Center 3600.

The data shows an allowance rate of 39.8 percent, reflecting the proportion of applications that are successfully granted. The median days to allowance for these cases is 1428. This duration of 1428 days represents the typical timeline for reaching a favorable outcome under this examiner's review. The 39.8 percent allowance rate suggests a challenging path to success for applications in this art unit.

The interview lift for this examiner is 43.1 percent. This 43.1 percent lift indicates that engaging in a direct dialogue with the examiner is associated with a significant increase in the probability of allowance compared to the baseline rate of 39.8 percent. Given the median days to allowance of 1428, the 43.1 percent interview lift offers a strategic opportunity for practitioners to potentially improve their results through active communication.